Our sister Aine turned 68 today. We want to wish her all the best for the year ahead. Happy birthday, Aine – it’s great to see you looking so well. Eddie sent her a happy birthday message, she can’t wait to show everyone the text next Monday night. He called her “sweetheart”. We’ll leave the […]
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Dolly Day in Listowel
We went out to Listowel for Dolly Day. We were supporting two charities – Comfort for Chemo and the Kerry Hospice, two great charities. It was to break the World Record to be dressed up as Dolly Parton. We decided that we would dress up as bunny girls as Dolly dressed up like that for […]
Thank you to all our Facebook friends for helping us reach 33K followers.
Almost to the day four years ago, we started Johnnys Cottage by accident, Breeda was making an apple tart in her kitchen. Miriam called as usual on a Monday night for a cuppa. Miriam decided to go live on Facebook while Breeda was making the tart, it went on for hours. Today we are delighted […]
Wishing Miriam a speedy recovery
Miriam just to let you know we’re all thinking of you. Miriam got an injection and it didn’t agree with her. Her leg was swollen, and she’s having an MRI but she’s in great spirits. We’re all wishing you a speedy recovery.
Birthday Boy
We had a wonderful night on Saturday celebrating my son Seanies 50th birthday. All his brothers and Dad went up and sang a few tunes, we danced and sang the night away until the early hours. Thank you to his wife Edita and everyone that made his night so special. Breeda
St. Patrick’s Day Fun for a Good Cause
We at Johnny’s Cottage would love to let you know we dressed up as Dolly Parton for St. Patrick’s Day for a very good cause. It’s for Comfort for Chemo and the hospice in Tralee. These are two very good causes that touch a lot of lives. Many of us have a loved one who […]
Looking forward to Longer Days
January is nearly over and we’re looking forward to brighter days ahead. Have you kept your New Year’s Resolutions, or have they gone out the window (like ours 😂😂😂)? Aine’s back to herself after a tough year last year, thank god. She’s looking forward to joining us in Johnny’s Cottage. Did you see the video […]
Congrats Breeda!
We’re so proud of our sister Breeda for winning an award, even though we weren’t at the event. Here’s a few words from Breeda:- I had the pleasure of reading an excerpt from my chapter on gratitude along with other wonderful co-authors of We Summit Together 2020: A Collection of Empowering Stories by Empowered Women. […]
Spar Christmas Advert
We are delighted and very excited to announce we were invited to be part of the Spar Christmas advert. See can you find us under the tree at Spar? 🎄🎄
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Breeda is absolutely delighted to have been nominated for the Outstanding Achievement Awards hosted by Pat and Donna-Kennedy Slattery. The awards are taking place on 27th September 2024 at Fitzpatrick Killiney Castle Hotel Dublin. Thank you Pat and Donna for all your support throughout the years and these kind words – they mean so much: […]
Good Luck Miriam!
Wishing Miriam the very best of luck on the 27th of September at Fitzpatrick’s Killiney Castle. Here is a little bit about Miriam in her own words: “In 2011 I wrote my autobiography “Shh Don’t Tell – A true story of Survival”. I am an advocate for people who suffer from domestic abuse. On May […]
Breeda on a well deserved Holiday in Santa Ponsa
Just what the doctor ordered! A nice break in the sun. Below: Breeda and Seán soaking in the rays on the lovely island of Majorca. The food was lovely, we met some interesting and very friendly people. I would highly recommend going! I love this picture below. It is my favourite from the holiday. Had […]
Phoenix Women’s Shed
Miriam and I had great fun with these lovely ladies. This is a wonderful example of a community project open to everyone, and we encourage everyone to support the wonderful work from The Phoenix Women’s Group and Shed.
